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Yes, but in this case it is a highly desirable outcome for Facebook. They didn't just get lucky.

• cameronbrown 7y ago
  Do you really think Facebook profited from this? I'd bet they took a million dollar PR hit if anything.
  • uoaei 7y ago
    Yes, absolutely. It provides a whole new set of connections to improve their view on the IRL social network. It's hard to quantify exactly how much it benefits Facebook but it's not hyperbole to say it contributes positively to everything that makes Facebook money.
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  • JohnJamesRambo 7y ago
    Did you read the article?